Jump to content

The Office (American TV series) season 8

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 98.215.128.70 (talk) at 22:36, 7 September 2011. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

The Office season 8
Season 8
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseSeptember 22, 2011 (2011-09-22)
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 7
Next →
Season 9
List of episodes

The eighth season of the American television comedy The Office is scheduled to premiere on September 22, 2011 on NBC.[1] The series will air on Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. as part of Comedy Night Done Right.[2] This is the first season without Steve Carell as Michael Scott in the lead role.

Production

The series was renewed for an eighth season on March 17, 2011.[3] Executive producer and writer/actor B. J. Novak previously renewed his contract with Universal Media Studios through the eighth season.[4] Also, writer/actress Mindy Kaling will be returning as an actress, but it is unknown if she will return as a writer for the series.[5] Season 8 will also feature new characters, including Stanley's other daughter and a new male addition to the accounting department.[6] Cody Horn, who guest starred last season as Jordan Garfield has been confirmed to not be returning.[7] Reprising his guest starring role of Robert California, James Spader is joining the regular cast to replace Kathy Bates's character as the CEO of Sabre;[8] Spader will appear in at least 15 episodes.[7] Jenna Fischer's real life pregnancy will be written into the show, and Pam will again be pregnant at the start of the season.[9] In an interview, executive producer Paul Lieberstein stated that with the departure of Michael Scott, the writers will explore further into the other characters on the show, such as centering on a specific character for an episode.[10] Stephen Collins, Dee Wallace and Josh Groban have been cast as Andy's father, mother and brother, respectively, and will appear in an episode that will air in October 2011.[11][12]

The season began filming on July 25, 2011.[13]

Cast

Recurring

Episode list

№ # Title Directed by Written by U.S. viewers
(million) 		Original air date Production
code
1531"The List"[14]UnknownUnknownTBASeptember 22, 2011 (2011-09-22)801
1542TBAUnknownUnknownTBASeptember 29, 2011 (2011-09-29)[15]TBA
1553TBAUnknownUnknownTBAOctober 6, 2011 (2011-10-06)[15]TBA
1564TBAUnknownUnknownTBAOctober 13, 2011 (2011-10-13)[15]TBA
1575TBAUnknownUnknownTBAOctober 20, 2011 (2011-10-20)[15]TBA

References

  1. ^ Seidman, Robert (July 6, 2011). "NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates - 'Chuck,' 'Grimm' Premiere October 21; Early Premiere for 'Parenthood'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
  2. ^ "NBC Unveils Fall Primetime Schedule for 2011-12 Season" (Press release). NBC. May 15, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  3. ^ "NBC Picks Up Three Returning Comedies for 2011-12 in "The Office," "Parks and Recreation" and "Community"" (Press release). NBC. March 17, 2011. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  4. ^ Cynthia Littleton (July 20, 2010). "Novak keeps his 'Office' job". Variety. Retrieved July 22, 2010.
  5. ^ Keller, Joel (May 12, 2011). "Is Mindy Kaling Done Writing for 'The Office'?". Aol TV. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  6. ^ Ausiello, Michael (February 15, 2011). "Exclusive: Meet the Newest Office Staffer". TVLine. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  7. ^ a b Sepinwall, Alan (August 2, 2011). "Interview: 'The Office' showrunner Paul Lieberstein on James Spader and more". HitFix. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
  8. ^ Hibbard, James (July 6, 2011). "Done deal! James Spader joins 'The Office'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
  9. ^ Hochberg, Mina (July 14, 2011). "The Office's Jenna Fischer Confirms That Baby No. 2 Is On the Way for Pam and Jim". Vulture. New York Media LLC. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
  10. ^ Keller, Joel (May 18, 2011). "Paul Lieberstein of 'The Office' on Steve Carell's Exit & the Star-Studded Season Finale". Aol TV. Retrieved July 9, 2011.
  11. ^ Eng, Joyce (August 17, 2011). "Stephen Collins, Dee Wallace to Appear on The Office". TV Guide. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 18, 2011). "Josh Groban To Play Ed Helms' Brother On 'The Office'". Deadline. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
  13. ^ "Phyllis and Leslie talk about The Office Season 8". OfficeTally. June 30, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  14. ^ Hibberd, James (August 15, 2011). "'The Office' scoop! James Spader, showrunner reveal season 8 details -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 15, 2011.
  15. ^ a b c d "The Office listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=The_Office_(American_TV_series)_season_8&oldid=449015014"